Children's Books
Don't Stop the Bridge!
Jill is standing on the edge of a gigantic lava lake, and the only way across is a bridge that doesn’t exist yet! Can Dr Can Do’s strange new machine really build a path over all that bubbling orange sludge? And what happens when a clever invention turns out to have one tiny, terrifying problem? Join Jill, her cat, and one very mischievous mage for a brave dash through the Nether. This decodable reader practices the soft g sound in words like ‘bridge,’ ‘huge,’ ‘mage,’ and ‘village.’
Don't Touch My Chicken!
When a mysterious new Mage moves in next door, strange things start happening all over the village. Why is Jill’s chicken walking upside down? Why are her sheep flashing rainbow colors, and what has the Mage done to her diamond pickaxe? Jill tries to keep her composure, but this unusually cheeky neighbor is going to be a real handful! This decodable reader practices si making /zh/ in words such as ‘casual,’ ’treasure,’ ‘unusual,’ and ‘composure.’
Down by the Sea
Nip the
Dragon!
What happens when a gentle evening walk turns into something far scarier? Tip the Dog and Fig Pig are heading home from a hunting trip when a huge shadow blocks the sun - and a giant beast appears above them that should never leave The End. Can three small friends stand their ground against a dragon in a rage? This decodable reader practices soft g words such as ‘gentle,’ ‘giant,’ ‘gigantic,’ ‘ridge,’ and ‘village.’
Fig Pig's Big Boast!
Fig Pig puffs out his chest and promises Brat Cat the most AMAZING thing in the whole wide world! But what could possibly be amazing enough? Will he find it among the spotty mushroom cows, the shivery polar bears, or the sizzling desert sand? Join Fig Pig as he sails the seas, laughs at the wind, and hunts high and low for the perfect surprise. This decodable reader practices the augh phonogram in words like ‘caught,’ ’laugh,’ ‘haughty,’ and ’naughty.’
Ned and the Trader
What lies beyond the flower fields Ned calls home? With his magic book floating beside him, Ned sets off to find out - and stumbles upon a bustling village full of curious folk, a giant iron figure, and a friendly trader with two llamas. What treasures will the villagers offer for Ned’s wheat and coal? And what shiny green items might he find along the way? This decodable reader practices 2-syllable open words such as ‘cozy,’ ’tiny,’ ‘open,’ and ‘robot.’
Grow Me a Head!
Ned has built a wall, a gate, and even a moat - but what if something still sneaks past? The Book says he needs a guard: a giant iron golem with a pumpkin for a head. But how do you GROW a head? And what happens when Ned finally plants the seeds and waits? Join Ned on a very strange, very silly building adventure. This decodable reader practices the ‘gn’ sound in words like ‘design,’ ‘sign,’ ‘gnaw,’ and ’lasagna.’
Hold On, Big Fish!
When a fishing net suddenly traps Big Fish on the rocky seabed, can tiny Little Fish find someone with teeth sharp enough to set him free? He races past a slow sea turtle, a gentle blue whale, and deeper still into the ocean, whispering to himself with every flick of his fins. Will he find help before it’s too late? This decodable reader practices 3+ syllable words such as ‘afternoon,’ ‘delicious,’ ’embarrassed,’ and ‘definitely.’
I Can See the Sea!
May has never seen the sea - only fog and hills. When her teacher Jack knocks on her door promising a place where she can finally see it, will a hill, a rock, or even a tall tree be high enough? And what surprise does Jack have tucked in his bag? This decodable reader practices the ‘kn’ sound in words like ‘knock,’ ‘knees,’ ‘knew,’ and ‘knuckles.’
I Grew That!
Meet a young farmer with big dreams and even bigger baskets! He digs straight lines, scatters seeds, and shoos away hungry birds, all so his family can share a special meal. But can one boy really grow an entire dinner by himself? And what happens when surprise visitors sneak into his garden? This decodable reader practices suffix words such as ‘proudly,’ ‘kindly,’ ‘hopeful,’ ’thankful,’ and ’lovely.’